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Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Lands, Setting the Stage for the Dec. 31 Finale

Reviewers describe the new chapters as a lore‑deepening, emotionally driven setup for the feature‑length endgame.

Overview

  • Three new episodes (5–7) are now streaming on Netflix worldwide, with the single, feature‑length series finale scheduled for December 31.
  • The latest release broadens the series’ cosmology in ways that recontextualize long‑running mysteries without resolving them yet.
  • The Hawkins crew coalesces around a high‑risk plan that positions key players for an ultimate showdown in the concluding chapter.
  • Will Byers takes on a larger narrative role this volume, as actor Noah Schnapp shares a public note urging fans to savor the final week and reflects on growing up in the spotlight.
  • Jamie Campbell Bower discusses unexpected touchstones for Vecna’s persona this season, highlighting the creative choices shaping the villain’s presence.